Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 460
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 460
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Rotterdam takes 1h 24m and costs around RM 97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about RM 150 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 113 km and will cost you around RM 53. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 85 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Rotterdam takes 1h 24m and costs around RM 97 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about RM 150 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 113 km and will cost you around RM 53. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about RM 85 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,681 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,646 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,148 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,063 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,456 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,592 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,355 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,163 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,636 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around RM 511 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 863 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'm Local - Boutique Hostel and Hotel Carillon.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay RM 9.16 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 109.84 and RM 146.45. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.16 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 109.84 and RM 146.45. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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